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Title IV — Chapter 16 of the Municipal Code (Zoning Ordinance)›Article II — II Zones and Allowable Land Uses

16-28 Parks and Recreation Zone

Tiburon Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · updated 2026-07-25 · Tiburon

Sections:

16-28.010 - Purpose

16-28.020 - Purposes of the Parks and Recreation Zone

16-28.030 - Parks and Recreation Zone Allowable Land Uses and Permit Requirements 16-28.040 - Parks and Recreation Zone General Development Standards

16-28.010 - Purpose

The purpose of Section 16-28 is to establish the land uses that may be allowed within the Parks and Recreation zone established by Section 16-14.020 (Zoning Map and Zones), determines the types of Zoning Permit (if any) required for each use, and provides basic standards for site layout and building size.

16-28.020 - Purpose of the and Parks and Recreation Zone

The purpose of the P&R (Parks and Recreation) zone is to recognize those lands within the Town used or intended for parks and recreational use. While most of the parks and recreational land in Tiburon is publicly owned, some portions are privately held with use restrictions limiting the property to parks and/or recreational use.

16-28.030 - Parks and Recreation Zone Allowable Land Uses and Permit Requirements

A. Permitted Uses in the P&R Zone.

  1. Public parks and the activities and structures allowed therein by rules and regulations adopted by the town council;

  2. Conservation of natural resources;

  3. Restoration of native habitats;

  4. Wildlife sanctuaries;

  5. Passive recreational uses such as hiking, picnicking, and the enjoyment of nature;

  6. Improvement or installation of trails, paths or other similar improvements intended to enhance the enjoyment of nature while minimizing impacts on the natural qualities of the land

  • B. Conditional Uses Permitted in the P&R Zone. The uses listed below shall be permitted only when a Conditional Use Permit is granted, as provided in Section 16-52.040 (Conditional Use Permit):

Article II - Zones & Allowable Land Uses

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16-28.040

Parks and Recreation Zone

  1. Construction of, or additions to, buildings that support parks or recreational activities;

Organized educational facilities, activities or programs intended to promote knowledge and enjoyment of natural resources;

  • Public utility facilities;

  1. Construction of minor structures and ancillary facilities and improvements consistent with parks and recreational uses;

  2. Other uses which, in the opinion of the Director, are similar to uses listed above.

16-28.040 - Parks and Recreation Zone General Development Standards

General standards. Proposed development within the P&R zone shall be designed and constructed in conformity with the development standards in Table 2-7 (Parks and Recreation Zone Development Standards).

TABLE 2-7

PARKS AND RECREATION ZONE DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS

Zone Maximum
Lot
Coverage		 Minimum Setback
Requirements		 Minimum Setback
Requirements		 Minimum Setback
Requirements		 Maximum Height Limit Maximum Height Limit Maximum
FAR		 Density
Front Sides Rear Primary Accessory
P&R
]		 10% Determined through
Conditional Use Permit
and/or Site Plan and
Architectural Review
approval		 30 ft. 15 ft. 0.10 --

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▸ Contents — Tiburon Zoning Code
Tiburon Zoning Code
  1. ▸ Title IV — Chapter 16 of the Municipal Code (Zoning Ordinance)
    Overview
    1. Article I — Land Use Code Applicability
    2. Article III — General Development Standards and Parking Standa…
    3. Article IV — Standards for Specific Land Use Activities
    4. Article V — Zoning Permit Procedures
    5. Article VI — Zoning Ordinance Administration
    6. Article VII — Inclusionary Housing and Density Bonuses
    7. Article VIII — Economic Exceptions
    8. Article IX — Green Building
    9. Article X — Definitions
    10. Article I — Land Use Code Applicability
    11. ▸ Article II — II Zones and Allowable Land Uses
      Overview
      1. 16-20 Requirements for Approval of Development and New Land Uses
      2. 16-21 Residential Zones
      3. 16-22 Commercial Zones
      4. 16-23 Overlay Zones
      5. 16-24 Office Zone
      6. 16-25 Marine Zone
      7. 16-26 Public/Quasi-Public Zone
      8. 16-27 Open Space Zone
      9. 16-28 Parks and Recreation Zone
    12. Article III — General Development Standards and Parking Standa…
    13. Article IV — IV
    14. Article V — Zoning Permit Procedures
    15. Article VI — Zoning Ordinance Administration
    16. Article VII — Inclusionary Housing and Density Bonuses
    17. Article VIII — Economic Exceptions
    18. Article IX — Green Building
    19. Article X — Definitions

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